Airbus Subsidiary AALTO HAPS to Establish Stratospheric Hub in Northern Australia
Aviation News – AALTO HAPS, an Airbus subsidiary, has announced plans to build its second global launch and landing site in northern Australia to deploy its record-breaking Zephyr solar-powered aircraft. The move aims to establish a "Stratospace" ecosystem that provides critical dual-use services, including communications relay and earth observation, for both commercial and government sectors. The announcement was made during NT Defence Week in Darwin, where AALTO revealed its commercial roadmap to partners and research institutions.
